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Sun Times in St Ives
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in St Ives?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for St Ives (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in St Ives?
Check the sunset time displayed above for St Ives (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in St Ives?
Golden hour times for St Ives are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in St Ives?
The day length for St Ives is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in St Ives?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for St Ives is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in St Ives?
Sunset and dusk times for St Ives are displayed above (Europe/London). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in St Ives?
Twilight duration in St Ives varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in St Ives?
The earliest sunrise in St Ives in 2026 is at 5:11 AM on June 11 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in St Ives?
The latest sunset in St Ives in 2026 is at 9:36 PM on June 21 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in St Ives?
After sunset in St Ives, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in St Ives shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in St Ives
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in St Ives on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:15 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 32m |
| February | 7:33 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 07m |
| March | 6:35 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:28 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 47m |
| May | 5:35 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 27m |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:34 PM | 16h 23m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:26 PM | 15h 58m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 30m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 47m |
| November | 7:35 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 02m |
| December | 8:14 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 04m |